NOT YOUR MAMA'S MAC-N-CHEESE
No, it's not my mama's but my sisters! This is a unique recipe that requires no roux so the sauce is creamy not grainy as some can be. I make "Grown Up Mac-n-Cheese by replacing some of the cheese with gorgonzola (4oz to be exact) and giving it a crumb topping instead. This is easy enough for you to do as you like. I do recommend using several different types of cheese for complexity.
Provided by MacChef
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot bring water to boil and salt to boil. Add pasta and cook for half the time recommended on the box. Usually 5-6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour your milk into a large microwave safe bowl and heat until milk is hot, about 3-4 minutes.
- While the milk is heating, dump all of your cheese into a large bowl, removing one cup or so for the top, and add your cornstarch. Mix until all of the cheese is lightly coated in the starch. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- When milk is hot, start adding your cheese a handful at a time until each addition is melted. The milk will likely have to go back into the microwave to heat back up as the cheese will cool it down.
- When pasta is ready, drain and put into a 13x9 inch casserole dish sprayed with non stick spray. Pour sauce over the top and push around so that the sauce begins to move inside the pasta tubes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
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D Smith
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious, but I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients.
scarlett Guzman
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't include any cheese!
Hastings Shamaoma
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen.
edgar mendoza
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night, and it was a disaster! The cheese sauce was too thick, and the pasta was overcooked.
Yosvany Gonzalez V
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The mac and cheese is delicious, and it's so easy to make.
Me arman Babu
[email protected]This mac and cheese is amazing! It's creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I love the addition of the panko topping.
Olivier Namwanje
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Jessica Chinecherem
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments.
Abdalaziz Yasuf
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy cheese sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors.
Shuaib Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cheese sauce is so rich and decadent, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bacon and tomatoes.
Sick Sphere
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a game-changer! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the panko topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.